Marshmallow Ghosts

Cute, spooky, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet — these Marshmallow Ghosts are the easiest (and most adorable!) Halloween treats you’ll ever make. No baking, no mess — just marshmallows, sugar, and melted chocolate shaped into tiny floating ghosts.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Calories: 260kcal

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Ingredients

▢ large white marshmallows
▢ 2 tbsp white sugar for coating
▢ 1 small square dark chocolate about 10g
▢ wooden skewers or lollipop sticks

Instructions

Cut the marshmallows: cut each marshmallow in half across the middle to make two short pieces with flat sides. The flat surface will be the ghost’s “head.”
Shape the body: snip four tiny cuts at the bottom of each marshmallow to form wavy “legs.” Gently spread them apart for a floating look.
Add the stick: insert a skewer or lollipop stick gently through the middle of the ghost’s “legs,” pushing halfway up.
Coat with sugar: pour 2tbsp white sugar onto a small plate and press the cut (flat) side of each marshmallow into it to coat evenly. The sugar hides the sticky cut and adds a sparkly glow.
Melt the chocolate: place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. If not melted, then repeat in 5-10 second bursts until melted and glossy.
Draw the faces: dip a toothpick or skewer into the melted chocolate and paint two eyes and a mouth on each marshmallow. Let them sit for 10 minutes (or chill 5 minutes) until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

1. Make-Ahead Magic: Make up to a day early; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid the fridge — humidity makes marshmallows sticky.

2. Flavour Twist: Roll coated ghosts in coconut flakes for a “snow ghost” version.

3. Decoration Fun: Add food colouring to make green or purple ghosts!

4. Party Idea: Use them to top cupcakes, hot chocolate, or fruit platters for an instant Halloween upgrade.

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